This is a busy time of year, and though it isn't as busy for me as it has been in past years, my to-do list still seems longer than the hours in the days. However, I find that when I spend time to focus on the reason for the season, I can feel the joy of Christmas and the tasks-at-hand fall back into their proper place. This week I had the opportunity to attend some wonderful events, and I'd love to take you along for a virtual tour:
Let's start at the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, last Friday night. The Tabernacle Choir joined with the Orchestra at Temple Square and the Bells on Temple Square, along with dancers and guest artists Kelli O'Hara and Richard Thomas, to present a spectacular Christmas concert. Although I couldn't record any of the performance, the following 2-minute video from the church provides an overview:
The last time John and I had attended a Christmas concert by the Tabernacle Choir, they were still holding those conc…
Love the pictures, rules or no rules.... Especially the last one! That's a place we really need the visit! Wow.
ReplyDeleteMostly I try to make a nice composition, but the rule of thirds is new to me.... Good tip though, and will try to remember.
That tree was in the Olympic National Park in Washington State, in the Hoh Rain Forest.
DeleteI love all your shots, I can see you have used your rule of thirds in your images, i especially like the sunset at the end of the road.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was a really stunning sight, and I just had to get a photo.
DeleteYour pictures are always beautiful, Kristi.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah.
DeleteYes, I try to think about the grid when I snap photos, but usually, I will crop them afterwards so I don't obsess about it.
ReplyDeleteYou know, when I read your comment, I thought, "That's right--there is a setting on the camera that places a grid on the screen!" I don't know why I didn't make the connection sooner.
DeleteIf I have a lot of time to compose a shot, I try and use the rule. But cropping in post production is my best friend! I like your take on the theme and your shots are lovely!
ReplyDeleteAha! Cropping for the rule of thirds! I'm learning new things every day.
DeleteThat tree is amazing, nice photos for this month.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I knew I had to get a photo of that tree!
DeleteLike the Tired Teacher above I tend to think about it more when I am cropping something but I am often aware of it and try. I love the picture of the arched tree!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll be more aware of it now.
DeleteI love learning from the comments of others. I don't know if there is a grid on my old camera or not. I'll check on that. For now if necessary I crop.
ReplyDeleteI really like that last photo a lot.
Thanks. I really like that last photo, too. That tree was amazing!
DeleteThe beauty of our challenge is so you hopefully think differently or a little more in-depth about the "theme" and I think you did that wonderfully. You have a nice set of images for the month! Great work!
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